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February Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios not only comes at a great time to pick up a few things for your Valentine but also features our Gifts from the HeART event. Visit participating studios, collect stickers, and enter for a chance to win a Western Ave Studios gift card. Open Studios is Feb 6th from 12:00 to 5:00 and is free to park and attend.

TheLoading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios is pleased to announce it’s latest exhibit- “The Painted Lady & The Glass Man: A Modern Fairytale.” The reception for this exhibit of works by Tracy Levesque and Peter Zimmerman will take place this Saturday immediately following Open Studios.

Art Ferrier, of studio #503, will be hanging his latest color photography at Bishop’s Legacy Restaurant in downtown Lowell this Sunday.

“Love & Murder: Art to Die For!” an exhibit featuring work from more than two dozen Western Avenue artists, curated by Liz Stewart and Regina McGearty, with an interactive storyline created by Renee Mallett continues at the Ayers Loft Gallery. There will be a special Valentine’s Gift Shopping event held at the gallery on February 11th, starting at 5:00.

Renee Mallett of Amaranth & Rue Handmade Soaps (available in studio #A411 and the Loading Dock Gallery) and Liz Stewart of Lush Beads (studio #A205) will be sharing a space at the 10th annual Great Burlesque Expo in Cambridge, MA this weekend.

Walk on the Moon jewelry, in studio #A206, has two great specials this weekend for Valentines. All heart jewelry will be 15% off. And limited edition Creme Brulee candles will be debuting this weekend in the studio.

On March 5th Pop Culture Place (studio #108) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Doll Show and Meet-Up in the Onyx Room. They currently have vendor tables available for people who make or sell doll specific items. You can find more info about being a vendor at the Doll Show at www.BJDnerds.org

Jack Attack Clothing will be having a prom dress sample sale this weekend in studio #223. Long and short prom style dresses will be on sale with prices starting as low as $85! The sale will run for 12 to 4.

Diana Zipeto, of studio #A505, is currently showing her collage paintings at Brew’d Awakening on Market Street in Lowell. The show continues through Feb. 19th.

The COPPER MINE COLLECTION has moved across the hall into studio A315, combining space with WREN & ROSE STUDIO. Please stop by and see our newly arranged accommodations for our JEWELRY and PHOTOGRAPHY. Mention that you saw the WAS this Weekend blog and take 10% off any purchase greater than $50.

Western Avenue Studio’s artists are starting the new year off right with a host of new work, new shows, and new opportunities for art lovers.

Don’t forget to join the artists of Western Avenue Studios this Saturday for the first Open Studios of 2016. The studio building will be open to the public from noon to 5:00. Free parking and no cost to attend the event.

This monthLoading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios features “Fresh Visions” over a hundred works created by Lowell High School student artists.Reception to be held on Saturday January 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00

Renee Mallett (studio #A411) has both artwork and a story included in a new anthology that has just been released this past week. The “Alice in Wonderland Anthology” features a collection of work by dozens of writers and artists that were inspired by the classic Lewis Carroll books “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass.” The new Alice anthology can be purchased online on Amazon in both a deluxe full color version or a black and white edition. Copies will be available soon in the studio.

Walk on the Moon Jewelry will be debuting their new “October’s Tale Candleworks” line of small batch, hand poured, all natural Soy Wax Candles! This month’s fragrances include Lemon Pond Cake, Lavender, Coriander & Tonka, and Unscented! Stop by Studio A206 each month for new fragrances & original blends!

Nan Hockenbury has an exhibit of her work “Myths of Creation” at the Groton Library, 99 Main Street, Groton until January 17th. Nan will be speaking on Sunday, January 10th at 3pm, the reception is from 2-3:30.

Kathy Clericuzio’s colored pencil artwork titled “Ears Two You” is part of the Invitational Members Exhibition at the Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell from November 18th through January 16th

Linda Branch Dunn, in studio #512 is having an excellent sale in her studio this Saturday. 50% off of all Christmas items.

The Onyx Room, Western Ave Studios premier event space, is showing artwork by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell through January 22nd. A reception for the show will be held in the Onyx Room on January 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00.

First Saturday is here! Visit more than 100 Western Avenue Artists who will Open their doors for browsing, shopping, learning and demonstrations. What a perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday! See you there.

Now through November 29th at the Loading Dock Gallery. Natural Selection: Selected works from Jack Holmes, Photographer & Laurie Simko, Painter Opening Reception this Saturday November 7th from 5-7pm

Wood Sculptor David Crane has a solo exhibit at The Gallery at Villageworks, 525 Mass Ave in West Acton, MA There will be an Artists reception on Friday, November 13th from 6-7:30pm

Angela Ales and Cheryl Polcaro both have pieces in the small group show “The Human Condition” at Galatea Gallery in Boston. The show opens on Saturday November 7th and runs through the end of the month.

Abundance: A solo show featuring encaustic paintings by Nancy Tobey will be at the Mandarin Asian Bistro in Lowell from November 3rd through January 2nd with an Opening Reception on Sunday November 8th from 4-6pm

MALE BONE MAN / from ALIENATION SERIES was awarded THIRD PLACE! Congratulations Garry!!

Catch Ilene Richard at the show Strokes of Genius: Women Artists of New England- Past and Present; Contemporary Women artists from the National Association of Women Artists. Rockport Art Association, Rockport, MA October 10th-November 14th

Now at the Loading Dock Gallery! Summertime Blues, a juried show which runs through August 30th, in its showcase gallery. This show is its first event for which a national call for art was issued and the first that will award a “Best in Show” monetary prize. Juried by Kate James, director of the Concord Art Association, the show features work from Western Ave Artists as well as pieces from around the country.

Western Avenue Studios Artist Association is pleased to announce an ongoing partnership with Merrimack Repertory Theatre! WAS Artists will showcase work in the MRT lobby Gallery for each show this season! The first show The Lion runs from August 26th through September 20th. After 7p show on August 30th stay for an Artists’ Reception!

Fiber Artist Margot Stage‘s fiber sculpture “Umbilical” is in the show Images of Grief and Healing at Maud Morgan Arts, 20 Sacramento St in Cambridge, MA from August 10th through September 11th!

Two of Garry Harley‘s pieces were selected by a new gallery located in Littleton, MA Gallery 529 – Artist cooperative at 529 King Street, Littleton, MA, for their juried show — DISCOVERY. Show runs August 9th through September 27th with an Artist Reception Sunday – August 16th 4-6pm.

Tom and Val Borgal are in the Tewksbury Library Monthly Art Show 300 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA The show, Sticks and Stones, Shells and Bones runs from August 11th – September 1st – during Library hours. LAST CHANCE!

Cheryl Polcaro’s piece “The Dance” is in the upcoming show “New England Collective 6” at Galatea Fine Art in Boston. The show opens this Friday August 7th and the reception is from 6-8pm that evening. The show runs through August 30th. If anyone is in the area for SOWA Sundays the gallery is right there 🙂 LAST CHANCE!

First Saturday Open Studios at Western Ave! Stop by from 12-5pm and see what’s changed since your last visit! Over 100 Artists will be open and are waiting to meet you! See you there!

Garry Harley is please to announce that several photos from his portfolio are included in the newly published book “COGNITIVE ARCHITECTURE – Designing For How We Respond To The Built Environment” by Ann Sussman & Justin Hollander

You can now find work by Priscilla Levesque on sale in the Gift Shop at the Newburyport Art Association. If you’re in the area, stop by and have a peek!

Congratulations to Daniel Mathieu whose work was prized at the Whistler House “Lowell as We See It” exhibit. You can find more info about the full show below!

Ongoing Exhibitions: Now Showing

Another beautiful collaborative show is going on at the Loading Dock Gallery! “Lowell Lines” featuring watercolor by Jean Curley & Photographs by Daniel Mathieu This one is a must see! June 3rd- 28th with an Opening Reception on Saturday the 6th from 5-7pm

Laurie Simko & Cheryl Polcaro will both be featured in the Annual Juried Exhibition “Off the Wall” at the Danforth Museum in Framingham. The show runs from June 7th-August 2nd

Ilene Richard will also be at the Danforth Museum in Framingham. Her illustration “Boy Scouts” will hang in the children’s gallery show “Picture This” from June 21st-September 20th.

You can also catch Ilene’s beautiful painting “A-La Mode” on exhibit in “Women of Vision” Artwork by the National Association of Women Artists, MA Chapter in East Cambridge MA from June 5th-August 28th with a Reception Thursday, June 11th 6-8PM

Cheryl Polcaro & Tom Veirs are both part of the Cambridge Art Association 14th National Prize Show at Cambridge Art Association. Locations will be at the CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell St Cambridge) and University Place Gallery (124 Mt Auburn St. Cambridge) which are within walking distance of each other. May 15th- June 25th

Laurie Simko, Daniel Mathieu and several other WAS Artists are featured in the incredible show “Lowell as We See It”. View their work at the Whistler House from May 6th through June 13th This show is a must see!

Rufiya Blank-Mathieu will be exhibiting in “Arts in Bloom” at THE HOPKINTON CENTER OF THE ARTS from May 8th through June 5th.Her piece “Dreaming Summer” was awarded 2nd prize!! Congrats Rufiya! LAST CHANCE!

Garry Harley’s image titled KAREN’S PURPLE HOPE (dedicated to his daughter) is ready to ship to Tokyo. This image is one of 80 selected (out of 737 entered) in NYC judging. In Tokyo it will hang with 80 images also selected in Paris and 80 from Tokyo for final judging and awards by 14 judges from NYC, Paris and Tokyo – final judging on June 10th. Show will hang as part of ART OLYMPIA 2015 competition, at new Toshimau-Ku office building June 15-28, 2015. Good Luck Garry!!

You can now find work by Priscilla Levesque on sale in the Gift Shop at the Newburyport Art Association. If you’re in the area, stop by and have a peek!

Congratulations to Daniel Mathieu whose work was prized at the Whistler House “Lowell as We See It” exhibit. You can find more info about the full show below!

Ongoing Exhibitions: Now Showing

An amazing collaborative show is going on at the Loading Dock Gallery! “Down to Earth: Clay, Paper & Wood” featuring Barb Guilmet, Samantha Tucker, Laura Doran & Kevin Connolly! This one is a must see!

Cheryl Polcaro & Tom Veirs are both part of the Cambridge Art Association 14th National Prize Show at Cambridge Art Association. Locations will be at the CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell St Cambridge) and University Place Gallery (124 Mt Auburn St. Cambridge) which are within walking distance of each other. May 15th- June 25th

Laurie Simko, Daniel Mathieu and several other WAS Artists are featured in the incredible show “Lowell as We See It”. View their work at the Whistler House from May 6th through June 13th This show is a must see!

Bruce Wood of the Glass Ingot will be showing his 2D work at Frobies Cafe, 101 Broadway in Dracut throughout the month of May!

Rufiya Blank-Mathieu will be exhibiting in “Arts in Bloom” at THE HOPKINTON CENTER OF THE ARTS from May 8th through June 5th.Her piece “Dreaming Summer” was awarded 2nd prize!! Congrats Rufiya!

The group show “Traveling Artists Roadshow” at the Westford PCA 10 Lincoln Road, Westford MA runs May 1st -31st PCA gallery hours are noon to 2pm on Sundays. This curated show features an eclectic blend of more than 20 artists who reside in a number of cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley, all of them share one thing in common, they either work or live and work on Western Avenue in Lowell.

Jewelry from Regina McGearty, based on the elements Fire, Water & Earth will be featured in the Ayer Lofts Residents’ show “The Other Element” The show runs May 3rd through May 31st at 172 Middle St. Lowell.

Garry Harley’s image titled KAREN’S PURPLE HOPE (dedicated to his daughter) is ready to ship to Tokyo. This image is one of 80 selected (out of 737 entered) in NYC judging. In Tokyo it will hang with 80 images also selected in Paris and 80 from Tokyo for final judging and awards by 14 judges from NYC, Paris and Tokyo – final judging on June 10th. Show will hang as part of ART OLYMPIA 2015 competition, at new Toshimau-Ku office building June 15-28, 2015. Good Luck Garry!!

Western Avenue Studios and Lofts presents Spring Art Thing. Guests are encouraged to visit during the Open Studios on May 2nd between 12-5pm to visit artists, browse the art, buy unique gifts, collect fun facts, and tips, as well as stickers for a chance to win prizes. Flower door tags will mark the entryways of participating studios and lofts.

Migration Goods will be out in Holyoke this weekend at the Alchemy Artisan Fair! Looks like lots of fun! Saturday May 2nd 10am -6 pm and Sunday May 3rd 11am -4pm Gateway City Arts, 92-114 Race St, Holyoke, MA

Muddy Girls are moving their studio from the 4th Floor to the 2nd Floor! Help them lighten the load! 20% off select pottery now thru May 2 in Studio 405

Ongoing Exhibitions: Now Showing

An amazing collaborative show is opening at the Loading Dock Gallery! “Down to Earth: Clay, Paper & Wood” featuring Barb Guilmet, Samantha Tucker, Laura Doran & Kevin Connolly! This one is a must see! Opening Reception Saturday May 2nd from 5-7pm

Regina McGearty will be featured in the Ayer Lofts Residents’ show “The Other Element” The show runs May 3rd through May 31st with an Opening Reception on Thursday May 7th from 6-9pm. 172 Middle St. Lowell.

Garry Harley’s image titled KAREN’S PURPLE HOPE (dedicated to his daughter) is ready to ship to Tokyo. This image is one of 80 selected (out of 737 entered) in NYC judging. In Tokyo it will hang with 80 images also selected in Paris and 80 from Tokyo for final judging and awards by 14 judges from NYC, Paris and Tokyo – final judging on June 10th. Show will hang as part of ART OLYMPIA 2015 competition, at new Toshimau-Ku office building June 15-28, 2015. Good Luck Garry!!

One of Garry Harley’s photographs has been accepted into the Arts League of Lowell (ALL) up-coming show titled EXPOSED 2015 / Open Juried photography show. Show ‘hangs’ April 17th through May 31st with an Artist reception April 26th from 4-6pm

Another Stunning show opens at the Loading Dock Gallery! “Layers and Light: Where Sky Meets Sea” Glass work by Aron Leaman and paintings by Bethany Peck! I had a sneek peek already and this show is out of this world!! The show runs now through April 26th with an opening reception Saturday April 4th from 5-7pm

Deb Bretton Robinson has a one woman show “Follow the River” at the Newton Public Library. The show features contemporary river and lake scenes of Northern Mass and Northern NH. and runs through April 29th with a public reception Thursday April 2nd from 7-8:30pm

Celebrating Cambodian Ceramics from the studio of Yary Livan & the Lowell Schools will be on display at the LTC Gallery through April 21st with an Opening reception on Thursday April 2nd fro 5-7pm The show features work from Yary Livan and the Muddy Girls (Samantha Tucker & Barb Guilmet).

Opening this weekend at the Concord Art Association: Near & Far, featuring work by WAS painter Laurie Simko. Stop by the opening reception on Sunday from 2-4PM! From the show website: “Laurie’s images (Near) celebrate the lush life of the earth’s flora found in the streams, marshes, bogs and woods around us. Her focus is a microview of the natural world with its rhythmic flow of vibrant colors, textures and random shapes.”
Ongoing Exhibitions: Last Chance!

WAS painter Cheryl Polcaro is currently showing work as part of Who We Aren’t, a national juried exhibit at Union Street Gallery in Chicago. Congratulations to Cheryl! The gallery is open Wed-Sat – check their website for hours and directions.

It’s First Saturday Open Studios time again! This month, we also have our Gifts from the heART promotion going on, with 46 studios participating this year. Visit participating studios, check out art while collecting stickers on your postcard, and enter to win one of 3 gift certificates.

Ongoing at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown: Members’ Show 2014. See 2 pieces of work by WAS artist Susan Plant! This exhibition runs through March 1st, and the gallery is open Tues-Sat from 12-6PM.
Head over to Salon City in downtown Lowell to see work by E. Scott Totally Wired. Showing now through February – Wire Tree Sculptures. Wall trees as well as self-standing (mounted on stone) models are available for viewing and sale. Check Salon City’s website for hours!

Western Avenue Studios and Western Avenue Lofts form the largest artist community of our kind on the East Coast, if not the country. Starting with 31 studios and 45 artists on one floor of one building in 2005 we have grown to 245 studios offering work space to more than 280 artists and 50 live/work lofts offering 70 artists the opportunity to live and work in a nurturing and supportive environment.